Oklahoma Code § 43A-11-105

Title 43A. Mental Health: Validity - Witnesses - Eligibility as attorney-in-
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fact.
A.  An advance directive for mental health treatment is valid
only if it is signed by the declarant and two capable witnesses
eighteen (18) years of age or older.  The witnesses shall attest
that the declarant:
1.  Is known to them;
2.  Signed the advance directive for mental health treatment in
their presence;
3.  Appears to be capable; and
4.  Is not acting under duress, fraud or undue influence.
B.  None of the following persons shall be eligible to serve as
attorney-in-fact to the signing of an advance directive for mental
health treatment:
1.  The attending physician or psychologist or an employee of
the physician or psychologist; or
2.  An owner, operator or employee of a health care facility in
which the declarant is a consumer or resident.

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